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Revisiting gold as an asset class
This is a guest post about gold, penned by online investment firm BullionVault. Gold has just pierced $2,100/oz, reaching a record high.
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Mar 5, 20244 min read
Revisiting semi-conductors
This article takes a quick look at the semi-conductor value-chain, including chip designers, fabricators and chip machinery makers.
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Feb 20, 20245 min read
Enhancing shareholder value
Looks at ways companies can maximise shareholder value (aside from uttering the words “AI”) including dividends, stock buybacks & layoffs
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Feb 14, 20247 min read
Some investment "thoughts" to start off the new year
2023 was an amazing year for nearly all traditional asset classes around the world. Can this carry-on? This article covers my thoughts.
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Jan 2, 202431 min read
3Q2023 portfolio update
The 3Q23 was not good for stocks and bonds, reflected in the returns in my own portfolio. But returns YtD have been decent enough.
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Oct 26, 20234 min read
Jobs reports: are US jobs trending in the right direction?
This article is about jobs, more specifically, what is the key data? And what does the most recent data suggest about the future?
tim@emorningcoffee.com
Sep 7, 20237 min read
FitchRatings downgrades the US: does anyone care?
FitchRatings downgraded the US to AA+ on Tuesday, triggering a harsh response from the Biden Administration but nonchalance from investors.
tim@emorningcoffee.com
Aug 4, 20235 min read
Wrong (so far)....but the Street has been, too
Seven months into the year, many of my Y/E forecasts for indices and other assets look like they will be wrong. I am in good company!
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Aug 2, 20234 min read
The great reveal: 1H2023 update
This article is an update to an article I penned in February regarding my personal portfolio. For me, it's painful reading!
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Jul 20, 20237 min read
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